Which airport do you fly into for Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park?
Fly into Glacier Park International Airport, which takes direct flights from major cities. It is 35 minutes by car from Flathead Lake Luxury Lodging in Lakeside, Montana, and the estate is 45 minutes from the west entrance of Glacier National Park.
One airport serves this whole valley, and the drive from it is short enough that where you sleep matters more than which terminal you land in.
What the drive looks like
- Flathead LakeThe largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi2 mins
- Downtown LakesideShops, restaurants and the marina2 mins
- Blacktail Mountain Ski AreaFamily-friendly skiing with lake views from the summit20 mins
- Glacier Park International AirportDirect flights from major cities35 mins
- Whitefish Mountain ResortSkiing in winter, mountain biking and hiking in summer35 mins
- Glacier National ParkThe Crown of the Continent and over 700 miles of trails45 mins
Where to sleep off the plane
The estate is in Lakeside, Montana, on the west shore of Flathead Lake, two minutes from the water and downtown Lakeside. Glacier Park International Airport is 35 minutes away, and the west entrance of Glacier National Park is 45 minutes.
Flathead Lake Luxury Lodging is five homes on one private estate in that spot, with self check-in at every property, so a late flight does not mean meeting anybody for a key.
Arriving after dark
Self check-in with keypad entry at every property, so arrival time is flexible and nobody has to meet you with a key. Door codes and directions are sent before you travel.
| Stay | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan House | 14 | 4 | Large families and multi-generational groups who want four bedrooms under one roof. |
| The Lakeside House | 4 | 1 | Couples and pairs who want the design and do not need a second bedroom. |
| The Glacier House | 4 | 2 | Two couples or a family of four who want a cabin that is not a log cabin. |
| The Ridge | 3 | 1 | Couples who want the sauna and the canopy to themselves. |
| The Summit | 3 | 1 | Couples and solo travelers who would rather have the deck than the sauna. |
| The Compound | 22 | 7 | Family reunions and multi-family groups who want full-size houses, not treehouses. |
| The Full Estate | 28 | 9 | Weddings, reunions, corporate retreats and milestone celebrations. |
Related questions
What is the check-in process?
Self check-in with keypad entry at every property, so arrival time is flexible and nobody has to meet you with a key. Door codes and directions are sent before you travel.
How far is the airport from Flathead Lake Luxury Lodging?
Glacier Park International Airport is 35 minutes by car from the estate in Lakeside, Montana. Downtown Lakeside and the lake itself are two minutes, and Glacier National Park is 45 minutes.
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